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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1948

Page

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Ham sandwich feud ends in fatal shooting

Raymond Lozano, 37, was killed after an argument that began two years ago over a ham sandwich. Manuel Moreno, 20, surrendered to police after Lozano was shot three times in the 100 block of Joy Street. one bullet was removed from Lozano at Santa Rosa hospital.

Raymond Lozano Lefe St Smirder Manuel Moreno Dora St Lozano Santa Rosa Hospital al Lead Rong Joy Lozane

Health delegates to hear Truman address nation

Washington May 1 President Truman will speak to about 800 delegates at the National Assembly meeting here. The 1-year health program for the nation will be outlined. Delegates include medical experts private citizens and representatives of medical and health organizations. The gathering was called together by Federal Security Administrator Oscar D. Ewing at Truman's request.

Washington Truman National Assembly Oscar II. Ewing

Preaches Own Oration and Funeral Plans In Fort Worth

George Stephens 75 a retired book keeper died yesterday at a funeral home disclosed it will transfer his signed 1944 contract to the University of Texas medical school in Galveston for research his farewell will be played at services and his body will rest for study. Craig Rice Weds San Diego Mystery Story Weiler Rice 39 wed Henry De Mott 28 in a ceremony marked by shaking knees and a light joke about tastanets.

FT. Worth George Stéphens Stephens Iran Uneiversity of Texas Medical School Galveston Craig Rice San Diego Weiler Miss Rice Henry de Mott

Rail Peace Hopes Rise in Planned Nationwide Strike

CHICAGO May 1 There is a possible chance to head off a crippling nationwide rail strike set for May 11 the federal mediation chief said. National Mediation Board attempts to settle between carriers and three operating unions and there is sincere disposition from both sides to find a settlement. The board held talks with railroad representatives after unions met with conciliators.

Chicago National (Railway) Mediation Board Frank P. Douglass Emer- Keney Board

Heat’s Still On L A Weather Report

The forecast notes a hot trend in San Antonio with a southerly wind and low moisture. Expect a high near 92 degrees for Saturday and Sunday, with Friday at 91. Lows: Friday 51, Saturday 70, Sunday 64. Clouds hover, rain chances remain low.

San Antonio

Greek Loyalists Seize Mt Parnassos Front in Civil War

In Lamia Greece May troops commanded by the Greek army seized the Mt Parnassos region central Greece after a two year guerrilla hold. Communist led guerillas ragged and starving reportedly surrendering in droves as government’s biggest offensive of the civil war draws to a close.

Lamia Greece Mt. Parnassos

Greek Minister Wounded in Attack

In Athens on May 1 an assassination attempt targeted Justice Minister Christos Ladazas as he left his home. The assailants hurled two hand grenades at his car and fired pistols in the assault.

Athens Justic Christos Ladaz

Miracle Roses On Virgin's Statue At May Festival

Father James Turner of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Slackport says roses used in last year’s May festival are still fresh on the Virgin Mary statue, drawing about 200 000 visitors. He notes the petals are soft and intact, not wilted, and calls it a possible sign of a miracle.

Slackport England iFather James Turner St. Mary's Catholic Church Gorgytius Turner

FHA Lapses In Senate Row Over Housing Insurance

In Washington on May 1 the FHA insurance program briefly lapsed as Senate debated extending its authority alongside the Taft-Evans-Wagner housing bill. A spokesman said field offices would accept no new applications until further notice while lawmakers sought a stopgap and long-range compromise. Klondike Kate Sues NBC in Los Angeles claims $50,000 for privacy invasion from the Fibber McGee and Molly radio show.

Washington Senate WEVA FHA House Sen. Cain R-Wash Sen Taft Ohio Klondiker Kate Sues NBC LOS. _ANGELFS CINS Kate Roskwell van Dieten Klon National Broadcasting Co KEI Harlan Wilcox

Ambulance Fire Endangers Polio Victim in Transit

A two month old Valley baby, Robert Anthony Fernandez, en route to the polio ward at Robert B. Green Hospital, narrowly escaped injury when an ambulance from Mercedes burst into flames on the way to San Antonio. Accompanied by his parents and driven by Lawrence Slayton, deputies met the ambulance at Pleasanton to escort it through the town, but the front of the vehicle became engulfed in flames before reaching the hospital. The child and family escaped unharmed. a second ambulance continued the trip to San Antonio. The infant was described as being in serious condition by officials.

Valley Robert B. Green Hospital Mercedes San Antonio Robert Anthony Fernandez Lawrence Slayton N. R. McRae Oswald Versehelduh Pleasanton

Stassen urges alliance with Western Europe

Providence May 1. Republican presidential candidate Stassen urged the United States to join a military alliance with Western Europe during a Rhode Island visit. He said such an alliance could provide for frequent joint consultations joint bases and joint defense planning.

Providence oPtiavald Stassen United States Europe Rhode Isuuna

Student Killed In Lab Explosion

SCHENECTADY May 1 2 A Divearoid student engineer was killed and an assistant injured seriously yesterday by a chemical explosion in a General Electric laboratory Flames shot from the sixth floor laboratory after the blast and the body of Lawrence W Eggers fell to the concrete pavement Walter Ruminski 36 of Schenectady was burned badly but his condition was fairly good Ellis hospital reported Four Japs Burned TOKYO May 1 Four Japs Were burned to death today in a fire that destroyed a paper rag factory

Schenectady General Electric Lawrence W. Eggers Walter Ruminski Seherectady Ellis' Hospital

Black girl assaulted near New Boston after school

A 10 to 12 year old high school girl was assaulted on her way home in New Boston Texas yesterday between 3 and 4 pm. Officers initially failed to locate Black suspects as a crowd gathered near the jail. A physician confirmed the assault and a posse with bloodhounds arrested Black individuals near the railroad yards.

New Boston Texas UPA Justice of the Peace John d. Beil New Boston Perce

Houston Taxi Drivers Strike Over Contract Talks

Houston taxi drivers walked off at 12 01 a m after union APY and company operators failed to reach a contract. About one fourth of the citys taxicabs were idle as the strike began.

Houston APY

Radio Logs To End Free Publication In The Light

Beginning Saturday May 1 The Light will stop free publishing of radio programs. Since broadcasting began in San Antonio The Light has carried these programs at no charge to radio stations. Due to higher newspaper costs and newsprint shortages The Light says radio industry should bear the cost of promoting its programs. The paper offers to continue publishing radio programs at regular advertising rates, noting newspapers nationwide shift to paid radio logs. The Light argues publication of future logs is the radio stations responsibility as other ads appear in columns.

Sunday Light San Antonio the Light SAN Antonio Light

Rain for the Derby across the nation in light showers

Light rain fell in scattered sections including Louisville, scene of today's Derby. The Weather Bureau reported rain began around 4 a.m. with showers forecast in the Toursyie area. A narrow belt stretched from eastern Ohio across northern Indiana and Illinois to North Dakota with rain in northern New England. elsewhere, fair weather prevailed.

Chicago Louisville Fedimal Weather Bureau Derby Toursyie Ohio Indiana Illinois North Dakota New England

Mexico Averts Electric Walkout

Mexico City May 1 17 labor department announces settlement of threatened electric strike after an offer by a compromise and a forthcoming signed agreement. Workers and management reached terms and the strike scheduled to begin last night is now called off.

Mexico City Mexico Ennor Aleman Labor Department Pmcens

Gambling duo seek luck after casino losses in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas on May 1 two University of Chicago graduates described as Alber Hills and Dr Roy Walford repaired to a gambling club ante-room to overhaul their system. After a 14 hour assault on the club the pair incurred a net loss of 670 dollars while Won Jasteek reportedly used their aidish closed system at another club, though they still hope to hit the combination that yielded eight thousand dollars in Reno last November.

Las Vegas Nev University of Chicago Alber Hills Chillicothe Roy Walford San Diego Jasteek Reno

Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures

Forecast calls for partly steady conditions Saturday afternoon and night and Sunday with moderate to fresh southerly winds. Maximum temperatures reach 92 degrees Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday low near 64. Saturday’s low around 70 and Friday’s high 91 and low 66.

Senate Debates 70 Group Air Policy Amid Stalled Measures

Washington May 17 The Senate stalled the 70 group air fare program with no action likely until late next week as a dispute over non military matters delayed a 3.233 billion air force expansion bill. Objections and a wrangle over a home insurance bill held up adjournment and housing arguments remained unsettled. The House Armed Services Committee planned a Monday vote on draft measures registering men 18 through 40 with two years service for those 19 through 25 while veterans largely exempt. The Senate Armed Services committee pursued a plan for a temporary universal military training program as part of its broader manpower bill.

Washington Senate Hans Bridges R-Nh Senate Appropriations Committee House Armed Services Committee Athens R-Ny Senate Aged Services Committee

Arab Tanks Clash as Arab Forces Invasion Opens Palestine War

Haganah reports dawn invasion by Syria and Lebanon into northern Palestine with armored cars and tanks. Egypt crosses into southern Palestine while Saudi Arabia orders troops to join. Fierce fighting surrounds Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas as Irgun and Haganah clash and British ceasefire terms are debated.

Jerusalem Palestine Haganah Tel Aviv Syria Lebanon Cairo Adunight Ibn Saud

Range War Sparks In West Range Near Cuba New Mexico

A band of ranchers near Cuba New Mexico defied a government cattle moving order under a long standing grazing permit. The standoff ended with a cattlemen victory for the moment and no injuries. The move was tied to the Cuba Rio Puerco project run by the Soil Conservation Service to transfer herds from overgrazed land.

Cuba N. M New Mexico Hytan Soil Conservation Service SCS Cuba-Rio

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